Cardhu 14 Yo Single Malt Whisky Special Release 2021 0,7L 55,5%

Talisker Single Malt Whisky 8 Years Special Release 2021 0.7L 59.7% Diageos Special Releases Towards the end of the 1980s, the company tried for the first time to establish a limited release series on the market with the well-known 'Classic Malts' series. At that time, the series comprised six single malts from six distilleries. Interest in older or rarer malt bottlings quickly grew, which was finally covered by the 'Rare Malt' series known between 1995 and 2005. Even before these special bottlings were completed, it was quickly noticed that the demand for special bottlings with a distinctive character and limited bottlings at cask strength was enormous. In 2001, the 'Special Releases' series with an annual collection was therefore launched. This year, 2021, the series has been given the motto 'Legends Untold', presenting a single malt collection that presents the stories and their guardians in a unique way. Talisker 'The Rogue Seafury' From the legend of the oldest still operating distillery on the Isle of Skye, the Talisker distillery, comes the Leviathan sea dragon of the Loch, who watches over his home. He is said to give the Talisker whisky its distinctive salty character. This presents an aroma of sweetness and maritime saltiness at the same time, seaweed and iodine mix with the aromas of barley and hazel, and wood aromas can be perceived in the background. On the palate, salty notes are accompanied by sweet peat smoke. Slightly spicy pepper notes round off the palate. The finish is warming and ends with smoky notes.

Royal Lochnagar Single Malt Whisky 16 Years Special Release 2021 0.7L 57.5% Legends Untold experience series With this special series, Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson has managed to select and refine each hand-picked single malt so appropriately that you really feel like you can sense the spirit of the respective distillery legend in every bottling. In addition to the artfully designed bottle and packaging designs by illustrator Ken Taylor, which perfectly embodies each individual creature, another special feature has been thought up with the packaging: There is a QR code on each package. If you scan this, the legends are 'unlocked', so to speak, and a multisensory experience begins! This is followed by the telling of the story of the single malts and a mixed reality tasting. Royal Lochnagar 16 years There is also a special legend for Royal Lochnagar. The lands of Royal Deeside are said to have been covered in thick, cold fog for decades. One day a proud, white stallion rode up and broke through this eternal, icy veil. To this day, his rapid gallop is said to drive the stills of Royal Lochnagar and give each single malt its sparkling, fresh, almost spring-like character. This is also reflected in the 16-year-old bottling: On the nose, fine fruity aromas such as orange peel and green apple, fine pastry notes seduce the senses. On the palate, a very soft texture, light sweetness with barley notes, fruit bouquet and a hint of oak give the whisky a certain lightness. The finish reflects the spring-like character of the distillery: warming, as if the first rays of sunshine were streaming through you after an icy winter, light spices and oak notes are reminiscent of the last warming fires.

Oban Single Malt Whisky 12 Years Special Release 2021 0.7L 56.2% Legends Untold-Diageo Special Release 2021 Diageo's new special series is a tribute to the mysterious fairy-tale worlds of Scottish history. According to various legends, mythical creatures have always protected the sometimes very remote distilleries. Each distillery has its very own creatures, after which the 2021 bottlings were created and with which they were brought to life, so to speak. Not only through taste but also through the images of the well-known illustrator Ken Taylor, the mythical creatures are brought back to life through different interpretations. The Legends Untold series apparently contains some of the most valuable reserves still maturing in Scotland The legend of the Oban distillery First of all, you have to know where exactly the distillery is located. It is located exactly between the Highlands and the Isles. According to legend, twin foxes were born here in light and darkness. The foxes balance each other out, so to speak, they are the Scottish yin and yang. The Oban 12 years in the Legends Untold series has taken this to heart and created a fine harmony between the Highland notes and those of the Isles.

Mortlach 13 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Special Release 2021 0.7L 55.9% Diageo Special Release 2021 With the special series, the company wants to set a foot in a different direction today. The special release has ushered in a time of 'change' in which the company wants to show that the range of taste expression is being expanded more and more clearly. In doing so, the company not only relies on special finishes, but also takes this path directly in the production of the whiskies. The 2021 release shows that it is easy to reinterpret the taste profiles of classic distilleries. Not losing the actual character, emphasizing certain nuances but also providing surprises was a challenge, but one that was once again implemented perfectly. Mortlach 13 Years Release So what gives Mortlach whiskies their special character? Legend has it that it is the mighty call of the wolf that echoes through the halls of the distillery at nightfall in the light of the full moon, giving each whisky its extraordinary, almost magical character. The 13-year-old Mortlach from the Speyside distillery Dufftown was finished in new and re-filled American oak barrels. It initially appears very mild on the nose, with subtle wood notes and a hint of sweet and sour red currants. This is followed by an unexpected wave of swampy notes of heather and herbs, reminiscent of the wolf's habitat. On the palate, the Mortlach 13 Years is very full-bodied and at the same time has a very soft mouthfeel. In addition to the aromas already present, you can now also detect vanilla, clear oak notes and a certain spiciness or sharpness. The finish is surprisingly long-lasting and all the aromas mentioned above make a reappearance here.

Cardhu 16 Years Special Release 2022 Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 58% According to ancient tradition, the ancient black rock beneath Cardhu let out a sublime crash and discharged a river of tropical warmth, marking the birth of a paradise-like place. The once biting wind turned into a balmy breeze, and rich aromas of passionflower and pineapple permeated the distillery and its surroundings. Everything touched by this exotic warmth took on a unique character. At midnight, the abyss closed again, and silence has reigned ever since. But only the vibrant whisky distilled on that remarkable day remains. Behind the windswept heather fields that now surround the Cardhu distillery, on a green and purple-colored background, rises the truth behind Cardhu's original name, meaning "the black rock": Carn Dubh. From this majestic hill, the Cardhu distillery grew over the centuries. The iconic red door greeted visitors, invited them in and promised a lively whisky with the fresh, sweet taste of Scottish orchards. After a finish in Jamaican rum barrels, a vibrant tropical sweetness awakens. The Cardhu 16 Years Special Release 2022 Single Malt Whisky, with a volume of 0.7 liters and an alcohol content of 58%, has a clear gold color and a body that ranges from light to medium. The fragrance composition is characterized by a refreshing, sweet fruitiness of lemon peel and white grape. Exotic notes of pink grapefruit and ripe mango complement the aroma. A delicate mossy base develops into freshly ironed linen, accompanied by a spicy and woody note. After adding water, the bouquet is enhanced with a hint of white pepper. In taste, the whisky presents itself with a creamy, soft and full texture. The sweetness of rum toffee harmonizes with exotic nuances of spiced pineapple and green banana. A spicy, drying oak gives the enjoyment a refreshing crispness. A dash of water rounds off the texture, while retaining the strong peppery spice. The finish is relatively short, sweet and spicy, with the oak spice intensifying with water. The overall picture of this drink presents a multi-layered palette of aromas that offers an appealing complexity through different flavor elements.